Christmas carols are an age-old German tradition cherished around the world. You’ll hear them in every single department store and in many offices to create the right atmosphere for the holiday season. Here are some fun facts about some of them. … Continue reading
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Christmas in Dresden
Weihnachstlieder (Christmas Carols), Weihnachstbaum (Christmas tree), Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) and Weihnachststollen (Christmas Christmas Loaf) are German Christmas traditions that come together everywhere in Germany, but nowhere as remarkably festive as they do in Dresden. Dresden is the capital of the … Continue reading
Reformationstag: Monday, October 31, 2011
October 31st is a holiday in Germany, but people won’t be knocking at neighbor’s doors asking for candy. While Americans celebrate Halloween, people in Germany commemorate Martin Luther (1483 - 1546). On October 31, 1517 the theologian Martin Luther supposedly … Continue reading
Learn More About the Manhattan of Germany
esides hosting Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair) , the city is Germany’s financial center, home to the Deutsche Bundesbank, the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange. Located at the river Main, and known for its skyscrapers uniquely placed in … Continue reading
The Frankfurt Book Fair: October 12 - 16, 2011
ücher machen Leute. Leute machen Bücher. This year’s slogan of the Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair, October 12-16 in Frankfurt/Main) claims that you are what you read. Frankfurter Buchmesse. Public domain photo. The widespread importance and popularity of the printed word … Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Münchner Oktoberfest: 9/17/11 – 10/3/11
Ozapft is! Thus announces the Lord Mayor of Munich every year to declare the very first beer keg tapped at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria. This year the opening ceremonies will commence tomorrow at noon in the Schottenhamel tent. People … Continue reading
